Crime in Blendon & Penhill: statistics, rates and trends
718 crimes were recorded in Blendon & Penhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blendon & Penhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Blendon & Penhill
- Types of crime in Blendon & Penhill
- Blendon & Penhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blendon & Penhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blendon & Penhill
- Population and deprivation in Blendon & Penhill
- Questions about crime in Blendon & Penhill
- About this data
718 crimes were recorded in Blendon & Penhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 199 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blendon & Penhill has the 3,170th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blendon & Penhill | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 718 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,442 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blendon & Penhill was highest in the year to July 2020 (866 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (718). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 718 | 46.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 743 | 48.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 751 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 762 | 49.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 737 | 47.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 813 | 52.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 866 | 56.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 858 | 55.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 762 | 49.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blendon & Penhill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+53%) and anti-social behaviour (+50%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-65%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 12.9 | 0.38 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 11.9 | 0.77 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -16% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +53% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -3% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -26% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -65% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.4 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blendon & Penhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blendon & Penhill recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blendon & Penhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blendon & Penhill recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blendon & Penhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blendon & Penhill recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blendon & Penhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blendon & Penhill recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blendon & Penhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blendon & Penhill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blendon & Penhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blendon & Penhill recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blendon & Penhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blendon & Penhill recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blendon & Penhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blendon & Penhill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blendon & Penhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blendon & Penhill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blendon & Penhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blendon & Penhill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blendon & Penhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blendon & Penhill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blendon & Penhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blendon & Penhill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blendon & Penhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blendon & Penhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blendon & Penhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blendon & Penhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blendon & Penhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blendon & Penhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blendon & Penhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 637 | 43.5 | -6% |
| Sidcup | 1,289 | 79.5 | +71% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,301 | 74.0 | +59% |
| St Mary's & St James | 819 | 68.1 | +46% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | +42% |
| Longlands | 719 | 66.6 | +43% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +218% |
| East Wickham | 807 | 47.6 | +2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blendon & Penhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Blackfen Road | 57 |
| On or near Ramillies Road | 31 |
| On or near Beech Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Maple Crescent | 23 |
| On or near The Oval | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Gwillim Close | 22 |
| On or near Charter Drive | 19 |
| On or near Sherwood Park Avenue | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blendon & Penhill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 183 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 23.7% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Blendon & Penhill has an estimated population of 15,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blendon & Penhill sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blendon & Penhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.7% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Blendon & Penhill a safe place to live?
Blendon & Penhill recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blendon & Penhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in Blendon & Penhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blendon & Penhill was down 3% on the year before: 718 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 743 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blendon & Penhill?
Blendon & Penhill is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blendon & Penhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.